Speaker choice for older arcam system

[jonomd]

Hi, I was given an Arcam Alpha 1 cd player and an Alpha 5 amplifier. I also have a Yamaha HD 1500 and a project debut as sources. The speakers were floorstanders which I think are to large for room and dont have enough space for them anyway.

I am looking to get a set of bookshelf speaker to go on wall than would go well with the system around £200 - £250. Room about 3m by 2.5m.

I was also wondering how the Arcam components compare with modern equipment as they are about 13 years old but work fine.

Thanks,

John

 

[plastic penguin]

Those older Arcams are okay. Yes, they are bettered by the Alpha 7R upwards and the DIVA range. Speaker range is pretty much an elongated list: Go with the Alphas you'll need something in the region of Wharfedale 9.1, Monitor Audio RS1, KEF.

If you upgrade to the DIVA range include the above + B&W, Focal and Dali....

You need to hear before buying.

Wish you good luck, pp.